Adelaide, Australia, Dec 18, 2025 (AFP) - England vow to keep 'fighting and scrapping' as Ashes slip away

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Bowling coach Marcus Trescothick said England would keep "fighting and scrapping" as the Ashes slipped from their grip Thursday, while paying tribute to a dehydrated Ben Stokes. Only a stirring fightback can seemingly save the tourists, who need a win in the third Test against Australia in Adelaide to keep the series alive. They trail by 158 with two wickets in hand after reaching stumps on day two at 213-8 in reply to Australia's 371 Trescothick......

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